Today, December 6th

Good
Air quality for Cork

Primary pollutant: PM2.5: Tiny particles in the air. Can be troublesome for those with hay fever and asthma.

Cork Pollen Count is Low .

Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM2.5)
Good ( μg/m^3)
PM2.5 can irritate the respiratory tract, potentially intensifying allergic reactions on days with high pollen and PM2.5 levels.
Particulate Matter 10 (PM10)
Good (Good μg/m^3)
Unlike smaller particulates, PM10's interaction with mucous membranes can lead to immediate irritation, amplifying an allergic response.
Ozone (O₃)
Good ( ppb)
Ozone, when inhaled, can cause direct oxidative damage to lung tissue. This can lead to inflammation, increasing the vulnerability of the respiratory tract to allergens such as pollen.
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO₂)
Good ( ppb)
Emitted primarily from vehicle exhausts and industrial combustion processes, NO₂ can intensify the body's inflammatory response, magnifying the severity of allergic symptoms.
Carbon Monoxide (CO)
Good ( ppm)
When CO binds with hemoglobin in the blood, it reduces oxygen supply, potentially intensifying fatigue and breathlessness.This may hinder quick recovery from allergic episodes.
Sulphur Dioxide (SO₂)
Good (Good ppb)
For those dealing with inflammatory effects of pollen allergies, direct inhalation of SO₂ can exacerbate symptoms, such as wheezing, shortness of breath, and coughing.

* μg/m^3 = microgram per cubic meter

** ppb = parts per billion

*** ppm = parts per million

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